Tag: disability and creativity

  • Why I Write and How You Can Support Me

    Why I Write and How You Can Support Me

    A vintage scroll with the words 'Support Through Shares, Not Spend' written in bold, accompanied by a quill and an ink bottle on a wooden surface.
    Support the creative journey of StormborneLore through shares, likes, and engagement.


    StormborneLore is a personal, creative project not a business. It was born from my love of myth, history, and storytelling… and it gives me a way to express myself despite the challenges I face day to day.

    I live with disabilities. I currently receive PIP and LCWRA, which help cover my basic needs. I don’t make any money from this site nor do I expect to in the immediate future.

    But what I do get… is purpose.

    Creating these stories, poems, and legends takes time, effort, research, and heart. And the best way you can support me right now isn’t with money it’s with likes, shares, comments, and follows.

    A hand giving a thumbs up in front of a laptop displaying a fantasy scene with a dragon and a castle, accompanied by the text 'EVERY CLICK MAKES A DIFFERENCE'.
    A hand giving a thumbs up next to a laptop displaying a fantasy landscape with a dragon and a castle, emphasizing the importance of engagement in creative projects.

    🕯️ Every Click Makes a Difference
    Your engagement whether that’s a like on a post, a follow, or simply sharing my work with others helps me see that what I’m doing matters. It shows me someone is reading. That this world I’m building is seen.

    So if you’ve ever:

    Liked a story or poem

    Shared a link with a friend

    Left a comment

    Subscribed to the blog

    …just know: you’ve already supported me more than you realise.

    Image featuring a text outline titled 'Looking Ahead,' discussing the potential addition of a donation button and outlining various supports needed for basic tools and long-term essentials.
    Looking Ahead: Plans for future support options to enhance StormborneLore.

    🔮 Looking Ahead
    I may eventually add a small donation button (like Buy Me a Coffee) to help with

    Site and hosting costs

    Basic tools like a printer or laptop

    Saving for long-term essentials (not luxury just stability)

    If or when that happens, I’ll be completely transparent and I’ll always keep the content free and accessible to all.

    A digital illustration featuring the text 'Why This Matters' in a vintage font on a parchment background, accompanied by a quill pen and an ink pot.
    A heartfelt message from the creator of StormborneLore, expressing the importance of writing and community support.

    ✍️ Why This Matters
    StormborneLore is my way of contributing something real. I can’t always work in the traditional sense. But I can create. I can write. And with your help, I can keep going.Thank you for reading. Thank you for being here.

    — Emma
    Creator of StormborneLore

    Further Reading

    About the author (update)